Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Failla, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1831110857
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5439 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 708051712
(225) 358-2280
fax (225) 358-2450
Additional location
2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 215
Gonzales, LA 707375020
(225) 765-5500
fax (225) 644-4206
Mailing address
Po Box 919237
Dallas, TX 753919237

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 28, 2024
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #018202
Medicaid
LA #1914487

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831110857. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
49
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$469
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 19 19 $8
94726 Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 17 17 $11
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 13 13 $9

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Baton Rouge Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 71. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$45
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Electromed, INC. 5 $45.36

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$45

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
24
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,717
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ethambutol Hcl Generic 12 0 $531
Rifampin Generic 12 0 $1,186

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Failla's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Failla practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Paul Failla practice?
Dr. Paul Failla practices at 5439 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 708051712. Office phone: 2253582280.
What is Dr. Paul Failla's NPI?
Dr. Paul Failla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831110857, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Failla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Failla accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Failla commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729); Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (HCPCS 94726); Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (HCPCS 94060). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.